Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 42, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Rainhill has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 42 vs 164 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Public order while Rainhill had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 164).